Land Rover celebrates the Queen's 80th at Royal Windsor

The Royal Windsor Horse Show (11 – 14 May), in partnership with Land Rover, will be continuing the Queen's 80th birthday celebrations.

Land Rover has been a sponsor at Royal Windsor for a number of years and returns in 2006 to sponsor the internationally regarded show, with the main event being The Land Rover International Carriage Driving Grand Prix – a competition in which His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, has been a regular participant.

Founded in 1943, the first show was attended by the key members of the Royal family including King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) and the two princesses, Margaret and Elizabeth.

To assist the celebration of the Queen's 80th birthday, this year Land Rover will provisionally provide over 60 vehicles including the Range Rover Sport,
Discovery 3, Range Rover and Defender to support judges and officials during The Carriage Driving Grand Prix, doctors, vets, sponsors, police and stables managers together with a shuttle service for VIP's and FEI delegates who help the day-to-day running of the event.

Andy Griffiths, marketing director, Land Rover UK added: "We are very proud of our continued association with Royal Windsor – and this year promises to be the best event ever. What a perfect way to be a part of the special birthday celebrations for Her Majesty."

In addition to the complete range of Land Rover vehicles on display during the event there will also be the chance for visitors to take a ride on the 'Terrapod', a unique off-road obstacle course designed to demonstrate safe on and off-road driving skills.

The show's action packed programme will include an International Grand Prix featuring Britain's top showjumpers, Nick Skelton and Michael Whitaker, a dressage spectacular on Thursday evening, displays from The Prince Philip Cup, Shetland Pony Grand National and The Musical Drive of The King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery.

To book a test drive please contact your local Land Rover dealer or for more information on the Land Rover range of vehicles visit www.landrover.co.uk